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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2019 P&Z Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Vice Chair Root called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on February 13, 2019. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Laden made a MOTION to approve the January 9, 2019 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 4 - 0. Mr. Ruhland abstained. IV. OPEN MIKE Vice Chair Root declared Open Mike at 6:32 P.M. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:32 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 5 - 0. DATE : February 13, 2019 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:28 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Jeremy Stimpson, Michael Ruhland, Perry Laden, Michael Root, Neil Evenson, MEMBERS ABSET : Sue Peacock, Paul Tralle STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee Mara Strand, Monika Mann Planning & Zoning Board Febrauary 13, 2019 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. Lyngblomsten Senior Living Community Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Laden asked for clarification regarding the access points on Hodgson in relation to where they were on the master plan, where they are on the Master Plan and how that would affect develpoment on the eastside. Staff noted that the access points were 50 feet north of where the access points were projected to be in the Masterplan. Mr. Stimpson inquired if the road improvements would still occur if Lyngblomsten is unable to acquire the southern parcel. Staff confirmed the southbound right turn lane would be delayed until after the property acquisition. Level of service would not be affected if the lane was not added. Mr. Grochala explained the congestion on Hodgson and County Road J Mr. Stimpson asked about the northbound trail on Hodgson Road.. Ms. Larsen explained that the trail terminates at the property line but hoped there would be a trail extension in the future. Mr. Stimpson suggested the trail stopping at the cul-de-sac Mr. Stimpson asked if a berm would be appropriate at the end of the westbound commerical street. Ms. Larsen clarified that a berm is currently located there. Mr. Stimpson asked if the trees, from the 1:1 replacement ratio, can be placed towards the property lines of the Woodridge neighborhood. Vice Chair Root inquired about the quality of the trees being used for the 50 foot buffer. The Environmental Coordinator, Marty Asleson, had evaluated the trees. Staff noted that trees in good condition will remain in place. Vice Chair Root asked for clarification on the 21 foot wide cottage home garages. Staff explained the standard ordinance is 20 foot wide garage. Vice Chair Root inquired if the traffic study was solely based on the first phase of the development. The traffic study took the entire development into consideration. Vice Chair Root asked how the design standards deviate from the City’s zoning ordinance. Mr. Larsen explained the standards of the cottage homes are comparable to an R2 district, the senior complex is comparable to a R4 district, and both areas meet performance standards. Mr. Evenson asked what the City receives in return from the develpoment. Staff explained the City will receive a clubhouse, redevelopment of the 20 acre site, providing senior housing, senior programs, senior amenities, open space, landscape Planning & Zoning Board Febrauary 13, 2019 Page 3 DRAFT MINUTES exceeding standard requirements, 50 foot buffer maintained, and master plan implemented. Judd Fenlon, Grand Real Estate Advisors, 90 Dale Street South St. Paul MN, thanked the City staff for the detailed report. Lyngblomsten has been involved in the site for some time and looks forward to being a part of the community. Mr. Laden asked for more information about the clubhouse. Mr. Fenlon explained the programs are open the community. The communnity center is intended to be used by the community. Mr. Evenson asked why Lyngblomsten chose Lino Lakes. Mr. Fenlon explained the backstory of Lyngblomsten’s desire to expand and the need for this service in Lino Lakes. Mr. Ruhland asked for clarification on the detattached townhomes. Mr. Fenlon explained the townhomes would be owned by Lyngblomsten with a market rate of $2 per square foot. Vice Chair Root opened the public hearing at 7:51 P.M. Dan Kvinge, 201 Woodridge Lane, stated he was impressed with the project. He thanked the city for their thorough and complete description Kevin Sontag, 253 Woodridge Lane, stated that the easement on his property goes from 50 feet to 25 feet. Mr. Sontage requested the staff take high intensity lights into consideration when thinking about the buffer. Mike Witham, 211 Woodridge Lane, expressed appreciation for the developers taking the neighborhood comments into consideration. Mr. Witham shared concerns from a recent neighborhood meeting which included the main building being 4 stories high, the effects of the water table with runoff, headlights, and increased traffic from the project becoming a new norm. Vice Chair Root made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. The motion was support by Mr. Stimpson. The motion carried 5 - 0. Vice Chair Root addressed questions and concerns Staff clarified the buffer decrease on Mr. Sontag’s property. There has been conversation about adding a fence in that area. Mr. Stimpson asked if the 50 foot barrier would be possible if the internal road shifted east. Mr. Grochala noted there could be flexibility on setbacks there. Mr. Stimpson added that we need to be mindful of right of ways and ensuring there are areas to put snow. Planning & Zoning Board Febrauary 13, 2019 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES Vice Chair Root asked about the building height. Ms. Larsen noted that the building height is measured from the base of the building. Mr. Stimpson asked about soil borings Ms. Hankee noted soil borings were done at the site from a previous project and further soil borings would be done as the develpoment continued. Vice Chair Root asked about additional water runoff as a result of the increased imprevious surfaces. Ms. Hankee explained the Rice Creek Watershed District standards. Vice Chair Root addressed the concerns regarding traffic, trails and parks, and the process for future developments. Mr. Grochala noted that traffic generated from the site would be 1/3 of the trips anticipated based on the master plan study. The City has had multiple discussions with Anoka County and Ramsey County regarding road improvements from this project Mr. Laden asked if the developer was ok with the conditions listed. Mr. Fenlon noted that there were no issues. Mr. Stimpson appreciated the positive comments from the neighborhood. Mr. Stimpson appreciated the positive comments from the neighborhood, quality of Lyngblomsten, and the benefits they will bring to the community. Mr. Laden explained the Master Plan gave the board the ability to say yes or no to projects for this site. Mr. Laden encourages the Council and staff to look at other sites in the City that are in need of a Master Plan. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Rezoning, Planned Unit Development, and Prelimiary Plat for Lyngblomsten Senior Living Community. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project updates Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, presented project updates. The City will be building a 1.5 million gallon water tower on the City’s recreational complex site and the City Council is doing master planning for the remainder of that area. City Council approved Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition Final Plat and the developers revealed the tenant will be Dunkin’ Donuts. Planning & Zoning Board Febrauary 13, 2019 Page 5 DRAFT MINUTES A feasibility study is in process for well number 7. The City is looking to repurpose the oldest house in Lino lakes into a well house. Mr. Stimpson suggested incorporating Rice Lake Elementary school. Mr. Ruhland asked how long the anticipated build is for Lyngblomsten. Mr. Grochala stated 12 months. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Stimpson made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 P.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Ruhland. Motion carried 5 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Monika Mann and Mara Strand